Ep 265: From Corporate Life to a Delicious Detour with Chef Carolyne Helmy from The Star Gold Coast

Ep 265: From Corporate Life to a Delicious Detour with Chef Carolyne Helmy from The Star Gold Coast

This week we’re honored to chat with Chef Carolyne Helmy. With a unique blend of French culinary mastery and New Caledonian heritage, Carolyne has been shaping the gastronomic landscape at The Star Gold Coast's luxury suite hotel, The Darling. Prepare to be whisked away into her world of sumptuous menus, tight-knit team culture, and ambitious vision for the future.

Key Takeaways:

-French Influence: Carolyne delves into how her French roots and culture infuse her culinary art at The Star Gold Coast.

-Shaped by Experience: With stints at award-winning venues like Kiyomi and Garden Kitchen & Bar, she shares how these experiences have seasoned her culinary style.

-Team Spirit: The importance of fostering a supportive work environment isn't lost on Carolyne. She talks about how strong camaraderie elevates the dining experience for guests.

-Looking Ahead: Carolyne outlines her future aspirations, both for her team and The Darling's culinary offerings.

-Legacy Goals: How does one leave a lasting impact on the hospitality industry? Carolyne gives us her take.

Please find our guest information here:

Website: https://www.star.com.au/goldcoast/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefcarolyne/

Please find us here at POH:

Website: https://principleofhospitality.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/principle_of_hospitality/

Mentioned in this episode:

Loaded

Now, if you feel like you can never get on top of your back-of-house ops, you’ll want to hear about our sponsor for this season - Loaded. Loaded's hospitality management software has changed the game for hospitality performance in New Zealand, and they’ve just arrived in Australia to help you do the same. Their everything-in-one-place platform helps you master your reporting and inventory, simplify your recipe and menu management, reduce your cogs, and becomes an epic central hub that immediately puts you in control. We've seen Loaded’s impact first-hand, and if you’re running a bar, Pub, restaurant or cafe you need to reach out to the team. Check them out at loadedhub.com

Loaded

Now, if you feel like you can never get on top of your back-of-house ops, you’ll want to hear about our sponsor for this season - Loaded. Loaded's hospitality management software has changed the game for hospitality performance in New Zealand, and they’ve just arrived in Australia to help you do the same. Their everything-in-one-place platform helps you master your reporting and inventory, simplify your recipe and menu management, reduce your cogs, and becomes an epic central hub that immediately puts you in control. We've seen Loaded’s impact first-hand, and if you’re running a bar, Pub, restaurant or cafe you need to reach out to the team. Check them out at loadedhub.com